Income tax & DSC
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
A digital signature certificate for MCA filings, GST, income tax, e-tendering and signing documents online, with help through verification.
A digital signature certificate (DSC) is the online version of your signature. It confirms your identity when you sign documents and filings electronically, and it is required for many government filings in India.
Who needs one
Directors of companies, designated partners of LLPs, authorised signatories of GST-registered companies and LLPs, people whose income tax return must be signed digitally, and businesses that take part in e-tendering. If you are registering a company or LLP, each director or partner usually needs a DSC.
Why it matters
A digitally signed document cannot be changed without breaking the signature, so the receiver can trust it is genuine. It also saves time: you sign and send documents online instead of printing, signing and scanning them.
How FileMyGSTR helps
We find out where you will use your DSC so you get the right type. Our team handles the application with a licensed Certifying Authority, guides you through verification, and helps you set up the USB token and use it on the MCA, GST and income tax portals.
What's included
- A call to understand what you need the DSC for, so you get the right type
- Application with a licensed Certifying Authority
- Help with the online identity verification steps
- A USB token to store your DSC, where required
- Guidance on installing the token and using your DSC on the MCA, GST and income tax portals
- Renewal of an expiring DSC
Documents usually required
- PAN
- Aadhaar or another accepted identity and address proof
- Passport-size photograph
- Mobile number and email address for verification
- Organisation documents (such as GST certificate or incorporation certificate), for an organisation DSC
The exact list depends on your business. We'll confirm it on the first call.
How it works
- 1
Talk to us
Request a quote. We will call you to understand where you will use the DSC.
- 2
Share documents
Send us scanned copies of your documents online.
- 3
Verification
Complete the identity verification steps required by the Certifying Authority, such as OTP and video verification. We guide you through them.
- 4
DSC issued
Once verified, your DSC is issued and stored on a USB token. We help you set it up and start using it.
Typical timeline
Depends on your case and government processing times — we will give you an estimate on the call.
Pricing
Price on request — tell us about your business and we will send a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is a digital signature certificate?
A DSC is the electronic equivalent of a physical signature. It is issued by a licensed Certifying Authority, confirms your identity, and lets you sign documents and online filings securely.
Where can I use a DSC?
DSCs are used for company and LLP filings on the MCA portal, GST filings for companies and LLPs, income tax filings where a digital signature is required, e-tendering and e-procurement, and for signing PDFs and other documents.
Which type of DSC do I need?
The type depends on where you will use it. MCA, GST and income tax filings, and many e-tendering portals, have their own requirements. Tell us what you need it for and we will make sure you get the right one.
Can a signed document be changed later?
No. A digitally signed document cannot be altered without breaking the signature. This makes signed documents tamper-evident and gives the receiver confidence that they are genuine.
How long is a DSC valid?
DSCs are issued for a fixed validity period and need to be renewed before they expire. We can remind you when your DSC is due for renewal.